cargo theft

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Theft of cargo cost Class I railroads more than $100 million in 2024, according to the Association of American Railroads.

U.S. senators heard suggestions on how to empower regulators and law enforcement to deal with thieves and scammers in trucking and rail.

This week in Borderlands: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs.

This week in Borderlands: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts; Port of Brownsville kicks off $600M ship channel project; auto parts maker Daimay invests $51M in Mexican factory; and Korean company opens its first plant in Mexico.

Areas of California, Illinois and Texas have been key targets for cargo thieves in recent years.

Ryan Joyce, a former CIA operations officer, drew on his experience tracking terrorist networks to execute the company strategy to fight freight fraud.

Strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market.

According to a new report by Becker Logistics, cargo theft varies seasonally and by mode and location.

This week in Borderlands: crime, labor top concerns about nearshoring in Mexico; cargo rail theft up 119% across Mexico in July; Texas trucking company owner sentenced for Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline; and industrial equipment maker opens factory in Juarez, Mexico.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Organized crime groups fuel cargo theft surge in Mexico; Outpost expands national truck parking network; Averitt opens new trucking facility in Texas; and China-based Intretech plans $60M factory in Mexico. Organized crime groups fuel cargo theft […]

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a survey to study cargo theft in the trucking industry, which is estimated to be a $15 billion to $35 billion problem annually.

FreightTech hasn’t solved freight fraud, and regulators can’t figure out who is regulating it. Is there a solution?

Mexico truckers averaged about five cargo truck thefts per day across the country’s roadways in June.

Strategic cargo theft from organized crime rings wreaked havoc on brokers and carriers in the first quarter of 2024.

U.S. Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., this week introduced the Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act, which aims to stop “the rampant theft within our nation’s supply chains.”

Aivaras Zigmantas has pleaded not guilty after being indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly posing as an agent for carriers and stealing shipments that were released to him.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican authorities recorded 153 tractor-trailer thefts in April; BMW begins construction of $860M EV battery plant in Mexico; Port of Beaumont completes $85M roll-on/roll-off dock; Taiwanese automotive supplier opens factory in central Mexico.

The end of 2023 saw a surge in cargo thefts with thieves targeting food and beverage freight, along with electronics and household goods.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike against cargo theft; EV maker Lucid expands its U.S. manufacturing facility; Grainger announces new distribution center near Houston; and supply chain services provider Kinaxis opens Dallas office.

Strategic theft is particularly insidious because it often involves fraudsters manipulating the very tools that companies implemented in order to make their supply chains more efficient. 

Despite often being more dangerous in nature, cargo-related crimes in Mexico receive a fraction of the attention that is afforded to similar issues happening in the U.S. and Canada.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo insurance can boost cross-border operators’ business; Ryder System leases logistics center near Dallas–Fort Worth; Paccar Inc. announces $50M investment in Mexico truck factory; and thefts from cargo trains in Mexico rose in September.

Cargo thieves hijacked a $380,000 tequila shipment from Mexico that was headed to a North Carolina distributor.

Joining a network of industry professionals provides a tangible sense of security in today’s market. This is especially true in the billing and payment space.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico averaged 57 thefts a day from cargo trucks in the third quarter; second rail bridge proposed for Texas port of entry; Arizona plans to expand truck parking along highways; and Holt Truck Centers opens facility in North Texas.

The widespread adoption of digital solutions has created opportunities for scammers across the supply chain. 

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border business stories are highlighted.

All types of cargo fraud are on the rise. Brokers, specifically, should be especially aware of two growing types of fraud: double brokering and cyberattacks.

The ongoing recession has left both companies and individuals in financial turmoil, pushing existing bad actors to increase their fraudulent activities and prompting new fraudsters to enter the arena.

FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack wrote an article on Wednesday outlining her experience attending a truck driver training conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the National Association of Publicly-Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). Premack sought to get more information on a fundamental disagreement in trucking that involves driver turnover and whether there is an ongoing driver shortage.

In this edition: Cargo theft is on the rise; the Panama Canal is out, Suez is in; and Congress is a fan of the truck driver.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo theft trends are changing as supply chains shift to border regions; a $65 million cold storage facility could be headed to Central Texas; Gebrüder Weiss opens a logistics operation in Laredo; and a truck driver is stopped at the border with $12 million in cocaine.

California, Georgia, Texas and Florida were the most targeted states for cargo theft during the second quarter of 2023.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico averaged 58 cargo thefts a day in the second quarter; APM Terminals invests $140 million to expand a facility at a Mexico seaport; XPO adds capacity at a Texas facility; and Jaguar Transport Holdings will operate a Dallas transload facility.

In this edition: Cargo theft was on the rise over the holiday weekend; the Panama Canal wins a spot on bingo cards; and Coyote parts ways.

This week in Borderlands: Port Laredo remains the nation’s No. 1 gateway for international trade; rail cargo thefts were up 29% during Q1 in Mexico; a Taiwan automotive supplier is investing $1 billion for Mexico expansion; and Forza Steel is building a plant at the Port of Brownsville.

This week in Borderlands: AI’s rising impact on cross-border trade focus of new report; Mexican authorities recorded 142 tractor-trailer thefts in April; Texas logistics firm opens Phoenix location; and South Texas college launching CDL program.

A shipment of gold and other values was pilfered at the Toronto airport in Canada this week and police have few leads so far.

When John heard his trailer was missing, he was able to track the stolen property using his LandAirSea GPS and lead authorities to the thief. He saved the trailer, $300,000 worth of material and likely his reputation with his customer.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico recorded 237 cargo thefts the first two months of 2023; Port of Lazaro Cardenas will receive a $322 million investment; Penske Logistics is laying off 152 workers in Fort Worth; and a Texas contract manufacturer expands its logistics facility and trucking fleet.

This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-built Class 8 trucks hit 15,221 in January; railroad cargo thefts drop 21% year over year across Mexico; fuel and lubricants distributor expands into South Texas; and rare insect intercepted in shipment at Otay Mesa port of entry.

Austin, Texas-based Overhaul has acquired SensiGuard in a deal aimed at increasing the supply chain security firm’s global footprint.

The end of 2022 saw a surge in cargo thefts that pushed the yearly total to above an estimated $223 million worth of goods stolen across Canada and the U.S., according to recent data from CargoNet.

FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney reports that, according to CargoNet data, a surge in cargo thefts near the end of 2022 led to an estimated $223 million in goods being stolen across Canada and the U.S. 

Cargo thieves stole more than $223 million worth of merchandise in 2022, led by household items, electronics and food and beverage goods.

Authorities in Mexico reported more than 8,000 incidents of stolen cargo trucks and trailers in 2022.

Mexico averaged 39 cargo thefts a day in November

Mexican authorities reported a total of 1,181 cargo theft incidents across the country in November.

Trade between the U.S. and Mexico will continue to expand in 2023 as more factories and logistics operations move south of the border.

Whether drivers are hauling lumber or this season’s most popular tech gadget, a transportation company must have a thorough and proactive approach to theft prevention to keep customer cargo and company assets safe.

As the holiday shopping season descends, companies should be aware that law-abiding consumers are not the only folks hoping to get their hands on this season’s hottest gifts.

A Borderless Coverage risk management strategy equips shippers for Mexico’s many challenges.

The easiest way to stop cargo theft is before it happens, and that is what Overhaul is trying to do with its risk management products.

Cargo security has been a concern on the radars of many shippers and carriers in recent years, but during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic worries mounted as cargo thefts spiked in transportation hubs across the U.S. Two years after shutdowns caused by the pandemic began, the logistics industry is still grappling with cargo theft. […]

Mexican trucking companies reported 804 cases of cargo theft during March

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: cargo theft in Mexico increases 18% during March; Kohler to invest $200M in Mexico; a new EV component factory has been announced for Ramos Arizpe; and truck driver is in critical condition after collision with train.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cargo theft down 26% across US during fourth quarter; volumes through Mexican ports increased 11.3% in January; Samsara opens office in Mexico City; and Texas trucker convicted of transporting meth.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state plans to lend policing and prosecution support to Union Pacific and other victims of cargo theft.

The railroad wants stricter penalties for those caught stealing from trains.

Criminals aggressively target commercial trains, tractor-trailers

The major differentiator between PGT as a cross-border carrier and other carriers is its door-to-door operation.

New vaccination requirements are coming for cross-border drivers, cargo thieves strike again and again, and Amazon takes on UPS and FedEx.

California, Texas and Florida were the most targeted states for cargo theft, with electronics and home appliances the main focus of thieves.

A business owner and one of his employees are accused of stealing almost $1 million worth of tractor-trailers and wooden pallets for their pallet supplier company in central Florida.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico reports 5,000-plus cargo thefts in first half of 2021; automotive supplier relocates to Texas, bringing 315 jobs; Mexico City-based last-mile logistics provider raises $7 million; and international customs broker expands near US-Mexico border.

The recent chip shortage crisis isn’t helping matters.

Mexican authorities said they have recovered 5 million rounds of ammo stolen earlier this month from two US-bound trucks.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico records 692 commercial cargo thefts in April; VW cuts production in Mexico and Tennessee plants; ATRG acquires Texas trailer fleets; and CBP officers seize $5.5M worth of meth in Otay Mesa.

Gold heist at LAX: Airport cargo workers dipped into shipment of gold, took some for themselves and now face 15 years in prison.

Thefts incidents nationwide spiked 35% in 2020, CargoNet said.

A former freight broker recounts how she and her colleagues averted a sophisticated attempt to steal $60,000 worth of tires through a double-brokered load.

Coronavirus vaccines require extreme levels of protection from organized crime organizations, nation states and others looking to steal shipments or valuable data. The U.S. government is stepping in with extra help for industry, including escorts by U.S. marshals.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Boyle Transportation’s pharma expertise leveraged in vaccine delivery. Plus, Frozen Food Express boosts driver pay and Forward Air adds California LTL terminals.

Any idea that cargo theft may have waned because of the COVID pandemic is unfounded, as data shows reported thefts have increased throughout 2020.

“The best way for drivers to protect themselves and their cargo is to always pay attention to where you are, what’s going on around you and ask yourself if your parking arrangement is as safe as you can make it,” said Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels.

Central Mexico tops for cargo theft; Flex adds 1,000 jobs in Juárez, $3.3 million of meth found in tile shipment and Mexican sorghum farmers to meet with government on Wednesday.

But liability may outweigh safety concerns when it comes to concealed carry policy.

Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.

During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by Mexico’s Railway Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF). Agricultural grains, auto parts and consumer goods, such as beverages and toys, were the most stolen freight, the security report by ARTF found. Between […]

In Mexico, the number of cargo thefts decreased 10.3% in November 2019, compared to the same month last year, according to recent data. There were 923 robberies of tractor-trailers reported in Mexico in November, compared to 1,029 during the same period last year, according to a report from Alfonso Durazo, head of Mexico’s Ministry of […]

Kayla Matthews writes about best practices to manage fleets during the holidays.

Data on recorded cargo thefts in the EMEA region shows an alarming increase this year, with it crossing €55 million in the first half of 2019.

The Canadian Load Board unveils aggressive zero-cost entry point as looks to bring users and loads to its network after a sluggish launch.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico’s transport industry grows; AIT Worldwide expands Mexico operations; Nuevo Laredo sees more border crossings; and Mexico freight forwarders unveil new maritime index. Mexico’s freight transport industry continues to grow despite theft and fuel crises  In the first […]